The sanctioned requests are then shared with the IT Division Directors to determine the resources, risks, challenges and time lines applicable to each appeal.

Based upon this analysis, each Director adopts the top three or four projects which have been chosen for their individual divisions.

Refining the Project

As the proposal goes forward, the plan can be refined as needed prior to execution of the project and particular individuals assigned to the project with the aid of the resource specifications made earlier.

Effort information compiled can reveal the project’s progress relative to its plan and allow the accuracy of resource estimates to be judged.

Defining future project templates

Plans and effort information gathered from completed projects will be developed into useful measurables upon which future projects can be based.